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Capital.com vs Trading 212
A field-by-field comparison based on the current BrokaBoy catalogue. Check current pricing and the regulated entity on each broker's website before deciding.
Some figures on this page are taken from broker-published information and have not yet been checked against current terms. Confirm details on the broker's website.
Last updated: 4 October 2026 · Reviewed by BrokaBoy Research Team
| Field | Capital.com | Trading 212 |
|---|---|---|
| BrokaBoy score | 8.6/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Trustpilot rating | Trustpilot 4.6 (15,090 reviews) | Trustpilot 4.6 (102,100 reviews) |
| Listed minimum deposit | $10 | $1 |
| Advertised spread from | 0.6 pips | 0.6 pips |
| Advertised maximum leverage | 1:30 (entity dependent) | 1:30 |
| Regulators | ASIC, FCA, CySEC, SCB | CySEC, FCA |
| Platforms | Capital.com Web, Capital.com Mobile, MetaTrader 4, TradingView | Trading 212 Web, Trading 212 Mobile |
| Instruments | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks, Crypto | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks, Crypto |
| Account types | Standard, Plus, Premier | Invest, CFD, ISA |
| Founded | 2016 | 2004 |
| Spread type | Variable | Variable |
| Commission | Varies by account type | Varies by account type |
| Overnight / swap | Overnight swap charges apply on positions held past rollover. | Overnight swap charges apply on positions held past rollover. |
| Withdrawals | Most withdrawal methods are free; third-party fees may apply. | Most withdrawal methods are free; third-party fees may apply. |
Key differences
- Trading 212 has a lower listed minimum deposit ($1 vs $10).
- Capital.com has the higher BrokaBoy score (8.6/10 vs 7.4/10).
- Both brokers hold licences with FCA, CySEC.
- Only Capital.com lists Capital.com Web, Capital.com Mobile, MetaTrader 4, TradingView among its platforms.
- Only Trading 212 lists Trading 212 Web, Trading 212 Mobile among its platforms.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Trading 212 if a lower listed opening deposit is your priority.
- Choose Capital.com if you want the broader platform list shown in our catalogue (4 vs 2).
- Choose the broker whose regulated entity covers your country and provides the protections you need; confirm this on the regulator's register.
Frequently asked questions
Which has the lower minimum deposit, Capital.com or Trading 212?+
Trading 212 has the lower listed minimum deposit ($1 vs $10). Confirm current terms with each broker.
Are Capital.com and Trading 212 regulated by the same authorities?+
They share FCA, CySEC. Capital.com lists ASIC, FCA, CySEC, SCB; Trading 212 lists CySEC, FCA in our catalogue.
Which has the higher BrokaBoy score?+
Capital.com scores 8.6/10 against 7.4/10. The score is calculated from advertised catalogue data and excludes Trustpilot ratings.
Do Capital.com and Trading 212 support the same platforms?+
No platform is listed by both brokers in our catalogue.
